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The Complete Guide to Fall TV 2026: Everything to Know About What to Watch This Season

TV is back from summer break

Oct. 2, 2026

Which classes are you auditing on TV this fall? You can study the history of the horror genre with the Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake and Mike Flanagan's new take on Carrie. You can dive deep into the works of Ryan Murphy with Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story and the lucky 13th season of American Horror Story. You can learn about sea creatures in the Josh Hartnett-led thriller Below. Or you can brush up on divorce law with Dominic West and Sienna Miller's War.

East of Eden and A Tale of Two Cities are for the literature students. Blade Runner 2099 is for the film students. A Different World is about students. Plus, two TV Guide favorites return for their second seasons: The Lowdown (think of it as an unconventional journalism course) and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (which is about how not to make a sports documentary). For the network TV scholars out there, this season brings a few promising new shows, including the legal drama Cupertino, the law enforcement drama Line of Fire, and vampire comedy Eternally Yours. And we can't forget about Betrayal 101 with Alan Cumming, aka The Traitors: New Blood.

TV Guide's 2026 Fall Guide has everything you need to know about fall TV in one place. First, you'll find our top picks for the most anticipated shows of the season, as well as a list of all the major new shows coming this fall. After that, we've got monthly TV updates, including what to watch this month and what's been renewed and canceled. Then, check out everything coming to each of the major streamers, including premiere dates, schedules, and the best shows and movies on each streamer. That's followed by this fall's network TV lineups. Finally, don't miss all our in-depth coverage of your favorite shows.

Whether you want to know what to watch on Netflix or get the scoop on Chicago Fire, you'll find the information you need right here. All season long, we'll keep this page updated with our latest fall TV coverage, so keep it bookmarked and check back throughout the season. Happy watching!

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Top picks and new shows

Tommy Lee Jones and Ethan Hawke, The Lowdown — Tommy Lee Jones and Ethan Hawke, *The Lowdown*
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Our most anticipated fall shows

If you want to watch the best of the best, look no further. We'll help you scope out exciting new shows, like Peacock's The Good Daughter, and set aside time for returning favorites, like FX's The Lowdown. These are the shows we can't wait to watch this fall.

All the major new shows this fall

Refresh your watchlist with something new. We're keeping track of all the noteworthy new shows coming this fall, like MGM+'s American Hostage and NBC's Newlyweds.

Monthly TV updates

Samantha Sloyan and Summer H. Howell, Carrie — Samantha Sloyan and Summer H. Howell, *Carrie*
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The ultimate guide to what to watch in October

Here's everything you need to know about what to watch in October across all streaming services, cable channels, and broadcast networks. From TV Guide's top picks — like Prime Video's Carrie and Netflix's The Diplomat — to a calendar of the month's highlights, it's all here. Plus, this guide links out to all of our individual guides to the major streamers.

The best movies to stream at home in October

Ben Affleck wants to earn your vote with his new political drama Animals. Check out the best movies streaming in October and where to watch them.

All the canceled and renewed TV shows in October

Netflix's A Different World revival will be back for its sophomore season. These are all the shows that have been canceled or renewed in October.

The ultimate guide to what to watch in September

The new Reacher spin-off Neagley made a big impression with its debut. These are the best shows and movies that premiered in September.

The best movies to stream at home in September

Toy Story 5 and Backrooms, two movies about existential crises, are now available to watch at home. Here's what you need to know about the best movies to hit streaming in September and where to watch them.

All the canceled and renewed TV shows in September

MobLand lives to fight another day. These are all the shows that were renewed or canceled in September.

What to watch on streaming

We'll be updating this section each month as information is released.

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What to watch on broadcast

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Fall TV schedule by network

Fall TV schedule by date

Here's when your favorite broadcast shows return this fall

Everything to know about your favorite fall shows

Throughout the season, we'll be updating this section with more coverage — including previews, reviews, and interviews — of this fall's biggest shows, as well as shows that premiered earlier but are airing into the fall months.